Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:30-9:30 AM. Join us for an engaging session on the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, an international initiative that supports healthy and purposeful aging through higher education. As a proud AFU member, the University of Illinois is committed to fostering a campus culture where faculty can continue to thrive—whether through lifelong learning, mentoring, research, or community engagement. This session will introduce the AFU framework, highlight Illinois’ age-friendly initiatives, and share ways faculty can be connected, contribute meaningfully, and explore new opportunities in this next chapter.
Speakers:
- Wendy A. Rogers, Director, CHART: Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, and Technology and Khan Professor, College of Applied Health Sciences
- Carrie Wennerdahl, Assistant Director, CHART: Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, and Technology